(Unofficial Translation)
Thanachart Capital Public Company Limited
TCAP.MDO. 176/2009
19 June 2009
Subject : Clarification to the News on Bidding Siam City Bank's Shares
Attn : Director and President The Stock Exchange of Thailand
With reference to the news from some newspapers today regarding Thanachart Bank Public Company Limited sending a letter of intention to bid Siam City Bank (SCIB) shares but have not set the formal bidding price, Thanachart Capital Public Company Limited, a parent company, would like to inform that The Bank has sent a letter of intention to bid for SCIB. However, there was no information on the price as we had to wait until the bidding process is officially announced.
Please be informed accordingly and subsequently report to the public.
Highest Respect,
Thanachart Capital Public Company Limited
(Mr. Panupan Tuangthong)
The Corporate Secretary
Authorized person